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== Purpose | == Purpose == | ||
Kleiger's test or external rotation is used for the diagnosis of a medial [[Ankle Sprain|ankle sprain]], to assess the [[Medial ankle ligament|deltoid ligament]] sprain and inferior tibiofibular syndesmotic sprain<ref>Larkins L, Baker R, Baker J. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590109520300392?via%3Dihub Physical Examination of the Ankle: A Review of the Original Orthopedic Special Test Description and Scientific Validity of Common Tests for Ankle Examination]. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 2020 Jul 8:100072.</ref>. | |||
== Technique | == Technique == | ||
Describe how to carry out this assessment technique here | Describe how to carry out this assessment technique here | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
Kleiger's test or external rotation is used for the diagnosis of a medial ankle sprain, to assess the deltoid ligament sprain and inferior tibiofibular syndesmotic sprain[1].
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- ↑ Larkins L, Baker R, Baker J. Physical Examination of the Ankle: A Review of the Original Orthopedic Special Test Description and Scientific Validity of Common Tests for Ankle Examination. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 2020 Jul 8:100072.
